Local Veterans Among 2022 Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame Inductees

The Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame (IMVHOF) has announced that it will induct 15 Hoosier veterans, including James L Bauerle of Carmel, Irving M. Heath (deceased) of Noblesville, Robert A. Nester of Carmel, George W. Stavropoulos of Fishers and Catherine P. Winslow of Carmel into its 2022 Class on Nov. 4, 2022.

The non-profit organization honors veterans for their military service achievements and community contributions. To learn more about the IMVHOF or to make a tax deductible donation, visit imvhof.com.

The remaining inductees for this year

  • Woodrow A. Abbott (deceased) of Bainbridge
  • Mary Lou Aurtrey of Indianapolis
  • Cladie A. Bailey (deceased) of Heltonville
  • James W. Coe (deceased) of Richmond
  • Paul G. Gentrup of Lawrenceburg
  • William D. Jeffries (deceased) of Mitchell
  • Louis Kalil (deceased) of Mishawaka
  • Everett C. McGriff of Zionsville
  • Clair L. Miller (deceased) of Marion
  • Dorothy M. Simpson-Taylor of Indianapolis

2022 marks the IMVHOF’s eighth year of induction, bringing the number of total inductees to 128. The IMVHOF received 44 nominations this year. Veterans from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, living or deceased, were considered equally.

The induction ceremony will be held Nov. 4 at The Garrison on Old Fort Harrison 6002 North Post Road, Lawrence. Tickets to this year’s ceremony can be purchased by visiting imvhof.com/events-2/.

About the IMVHOF:

The Indiana Military Veterans Hall of Fame is a 501(c)3 organization that was founded in 2013. Formed by representatives from government, business, and retired military, the organization strives to publically emphasize the honor brought to the state of Indiana and the nation by the sacrifice of Indiana military veterans and their families.

Indiana follows only a handful of other states who have established similar organizations. Visit www.imvhof.com for more information about the organization.